NOT LISTED FOR SALE

455 Cola Ballena Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,001,000 - $2,473,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,662 Sq Ft
$838/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 04, 2025

Last sale price $2,450,000 $920 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,518/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Ocean View
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • William G. Paden Elementary School Rated A-
  • Docks
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2025

Once in a lifetime oceanfront property! Luxurious end unit with on of the largest floorplans in Alameda’s sought after Ballena Bay community. Enjoy a true executive waterfront retreat with its own private 50 foot dock. Home is fully remodeled with top end features. Gourmet, expanded chef inspired kitchen with a pantry, stainless appliances, double door built in refrigerator, wine bar, a built in oversized kitchen island made for gathering, and so much more. Dual pane windows throughout, with high beamed ceilings bring in an abundance of light and majestic bay views. Primary bedroom retreat with attached spa like custom bath. Private deck off of the bedroom opening onto 180 degrees of beautiful sunrises over the ocean. Corner unit allows for a massive rear trek deck, with hot tub and extra space to entertain an anbundance of guests with a path to your own private boat dock. Sellers also have a 37 foot berthed sailboat in their slip that can be sold to the right buyer! Live a dream vacation lifestyle every day of the week! Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

AJ Cohen

Coldwell Banker License #01484144 Listed on: 03/13/2025

Coldwell Banker

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Kehrig

Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,147

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 2,640 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • End Unit
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $1,097 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV or Boat Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Shed

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 74131141

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves
  • 80 Units
  • Ballena Bay Condo Assn Association, Phone Number (925) 901-0225
  • Ballena Bay Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,147

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,097 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: BALLENA BAY
  • Directions: Encinal to Ballena to Cola Ballena
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: Ballena Bay
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Marina
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: No Steps to Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Close to Clubhouse, Premium Lot, Bay/Harbor
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Marina, Water, Ocean
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean Front, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit, End Unit
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Side Yard, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance, Railed, See Remarks
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, RV/Boat Parking, Space Per Unit - 2, Workshop in Garage, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Greenbelt
  • Association Fee: 1097
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: BALLENA BAY CONDO ASSN
  • Phone: 925-901-0225
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves, Other

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Alameda (510) 748-4000

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2640
  • Parcel Number: 74131141
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 80

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2025
Closed on
Mar 28, 2025
Sold by
Pierre Ibnoulouafi Ismael Kamal
Seller's Agent
AJ Cohen
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
Joe Kehrig
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$455,000
22.81%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$2,231,695

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$218,305
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-30.16%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2025
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Schricke Philippe
Seller's Agent
AJ Cohen
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
Joe Kehrig
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$455,000
22.81%
Views
25

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2021
Closed on
Jun 22, 2021
Sold by
Santos Arnold J Dos
Bought by
Schricke Philippe and Schricke Dawn
Seller's Agent
Joseph LoParo
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Nichole San Mateo
Compass
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.36%
Original Mortgage
$1,360,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1999
Sold by
Mason Fred J
Bought by
Dossantos Arnold J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
3.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 1994
Sold by
Mason Fred J
Bought by
Mason Harry M and Mason Howard
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- -- Lennar Title
-- $2,450,000 Lennar Title
Schricke Philippe $1,750,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Dossantos Arnold J $459,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Mason Harry M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Schricke Philippe $1,360,000
Previous Owner Dos Santos Arnold J $102,420
Previous Owner Dossantos Arnold J $200,000
Previous Owner Dossantos Arnold J $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Sold $2,450,000 +22.8% $920 / Sq Ft
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $1,995,000 +14.0% $749 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,750,000 -- --
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Sold $1,750,000 0.0% $657 / Sq Ft
05/17/2021 05/17/21 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2021 05/17/21 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $657 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $25,147 $1,857,100 $557,130 $1,299,970
2023 $24,138 $1,820,700 $546,210 $1,274,490
2022 $23,586 $1,785,000 $535,500 $1,249,500
2021 $7,109 $518,663 $199,859 $466,339
2020 $7,047 $659,368 $197,810 $461,558
2019 $7,008 $646,441 $193,932 $452,509
2018 $6,850 $633,768 $190,130 $443,638
2017 $6,540 $621,344 $186,403 $434,941
2016 $6,553 $609,163 $182,749 $426,414
2015 $6,520 $600,014 $180,004 $420,010
2014 $6,202 $588,261 $176,478 $411,783
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • AJ Cohen

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    AJ Cohen

    Coldwell Banker

    (925) 819-2747

    2 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    AJ Cohen
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Joe Kehrig

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (925) 837-4100

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Joe Kehrig
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  • Joseph LoParo

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Joseph LoParo

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 813-5273

    2 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Joseph LoParo
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Nichole San Mateo

    Compass

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41089248

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 074-1311-041-00

California Alameda County Alameda 94501 West Alameda

455 Cola Ballena, Alameda, CA

This home is located at 455 Cola Ballena, Alameda, CA 94501 since 13 March 2025 and is currently estimated at $2,231,695, approximately $838 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 455 Cola Ballena is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including William G. Paden Elementary School, Encinal Junior/Senior High, and The Academy of Alameda TK-8 School.

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